The two extraordinary women assist people with medical debt and in just three months, they raised $12 500 (R175 000) and sent it to the medical debt charity.

“We tried to get people interested in the seriousness of medical debt and lead them to understand that when the New York Health Act passes, that will be the end of medical debt, because everyone will be covered,” Jones told The New York Times.

How does South Africa compare to the U.S. in terms of how much is spent on healthcare? According to CompareGuru, spending on healthcare in South Africa accounts for 8.8% of the GDP.

In lighter news and in honour of cheerful givers, people who devote their time and resources to help advance the welfare of others and those who perform random acts of kindness; here are some great moments where celebs jumped in and surprised those in need...

Bonang Matheba

A matric farewell is a huge milestone in many young people's lives. It's a point between childhood and adulthood, an opportunity to bid farewell your high school life and say hello to varsity. Reality star, Bonang Matheba knows this all too well. She attended her own matric farewell in a stunning pink gown accompanied by her date.

However, attending a matric farewell can be costly and students from underprivileged homes simply cannot afford it. Bonang came through for three lucky ladies this year. She gave away three of her favorite gowns and offered a full makeover to her recipients.

We know Enhle Mbali Maphumulo as a talented actress and a devoted mother and wife to her DJ husband Black Coffee. However she is also a businesswoman and has now started her own Foundation called Enhle Cares. The actress wants to do her own bit in positively changing the lives of young people, and we applaud her.